Educational Leadership (interactive online)—MA, EdS, EdD, PhD

Educational Leadership programs are designed to prepare administrators for the opportunities in school leadership as principals, superintendents or supervisors. Whether you are an individual seeking to be mentored into an administrative position or a seasoned professional who wishes to enroll in a program that respects and uses your past experiences, we are ready to serve your online educational needs. All courses are delivered online.

The Educational Leadership Graduate Certificates: Principal, Supervisor of Instruction, and Superintendent Certificates are designed for post-baccalaureate or post-master’s participants who want to meet NAD Educational Administration Certificate requirements.

Program length

MA: This program typically takes 2-3 years, however participants must complete the requirements within 4 years.

EdS, EdD, PhD: These programs typically take 4-5 years, however participants must complete the requirements within 7 years.

Application deadlines

Fall (August - December): July 15

Spring (January - May): November 15

Summer Session (May - August): May 15

Prospective Students who apply after the deadline will incur an additional $70 late application fee.

International Prospective Students applying for Summer semester are required to complete and submit all the application requirements before March 15, to allow enough time for processing the immigration documents.

Eligibility requirements

MA

Baccalaureate degree: A four-year degree from an accredited United States institution, or its equivalent from an institution outside the U.S.

English proficiency: Students whose native language is not English must submit a minimum TOEFL or MELAB score of 80.

Undergraduate GPA: Minimum 2.60 (or 2.75 on the last half of undergraduate courses). The entire student profile is considered during the admissions process; students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements may also apply.

EdS, EdD, PhD.

Master’s degree: Earned master’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university with adequate preparation for the proposed doctoral specialty.

English proficiency: Students whose language of education is not English must submit a minimum TOEFL or MELAB score of 80.

Graduate GPA: Minimum 3.0 (or 2.75 on the last half of undergraduate courses). The entire student profile is considered during the admissions process; students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements may also apply.

Admission requirements

Recommendations: For the MA, two recommendations are required from professionals—such as advisors, major professors and employers—excluding relatives. For the EdS, EdD, and PhD, three recommendations are required. You are asked to provide names and email addresses on the online application, and then recommenders will receive an email with a direct link to the form.

Resume or professional history: Information about your employment, research, or special projects.

GRE score: The exam must be taken within five years prior to admission.

Statement of Purpose: A 500-word essay explaining your objectives in seeking a graduate degree at Andrews University. Include a description of your personal, professional, and academic goals; your philosophical perspective; and what you hope to accomplish professionally in ten years following the completion of your degree.

Additional requirements for international students

English proficiency: Students whose language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English proficiency by meeting the minimum scores.

Transcripts: Students have two options for submitting their transcripts.

Sending transcripts directly from the university attended. Official, literal English translations of transcripts, along with the original-language documents, from institutions where English is not considered the official language.

OR

Having official transcript evaluations done through one of our approved credential evaluation agencies: WES, AACRAO or ECE. Evaluations must be sent directly from the organization us and must include:

At least the overall GPA

Degree title equivalent in the U.S.

Date the degree was conferred

These are the guidelines you must follow if you use any of the approved credential evaluation agencies:

WES: Students who choose this organization must request the WES International Credential Advantage Package (WES ICAP) which includes verified copies of official transcripts. Students using WES ICAP will not need to submit additional copies of transcripts.

AACRAO: Students who choose this organization must also send official transcripts in both the original language and in English to the office of Graduate Enrollment Management.

ECE: Students who choose this organization must also send official transcript in both the original language and in English to the office of Graduate Enrollment Management.

Bachelor’s degree diploma: A copy of the literal English translation of the diploma, along with the original-language document may be sent by email. The copy of the Diploma is not needed if the transcripts come through an approved credential evaluation agency (WES, AACRAO, ECE) listing the graduation date. Also, a copy of the diploma is not needed if the transcripts list the graduation date and degree conferred.

Secondary Documents: A copy of these Secondary Documents may be required where applicable.

Baccalaureate for the French system

Abitur Diploma for the German system

A-level results for the British system

Summary of Educational Experience: Complete the educational summary form and submit to the Office of Graduate Enrollment Management.

I-20 form: International students must obtain an I-20 form before applying for a visa. The requirements for obtaining an I-20 form are: